mmhardy
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I am needing your input on HOW to code the following senario...
Urologist see's pt for visit. During exam, notices vaginal "suture" left from surgery (14 years ago). Tried to remove suture. Unable to do so. Consulted with Gynecologist. Urologist again, tried to remove suture (without anesthesia). Again, unable to do so. Requested that Gynecologist perform procedure. Gynecologist saw patient, removed suture (without anesthesia). OUCH!
Paratheticals state that removal of foriegn body from vagina without anesthesia should be coded with E&M codes.
What level E&M code does the Gynecologist use to bill out this removal of foriegn body...
stumped
Urologist see's pt for visit. During exam, notices vaginal "suture" left from surgery (14 years ago). Tried to remove suture. Unable to do so. Consulted with Gynecologist. Urologist again, tried to remove suture (without anesthesia). Again, unable to do so. Requested that Gynecologist perform procedure. Gynecologist saw patient, removed suture (without anesthesia). OUCH!
Paratheticals state that removal of foriegn body from vagina without anesthesia should be coded with E&M codes.
What level E&M code does the Gynecologist use to bill out this removal of foriegn body...
stumped